Boredom Busters: 50+ Ideas Kids Will Love

Remember spin art from when you were a kid? You can recreate it with household items, and no fancy machine. This kids' craft is SO fun!

This is the coolest slime recipe ever, with no Borax! Kids are going to love making this unique slime with Play Doh.

Rock painting is one of my favorite boredom busters! You can to spend time collecting the rocks, washing, decorating, and then spreading out again for people to find. Grab some painting inspiration here with tips.

These felt animal bookmarks take minutes to make and are so fun for kids! You can make nine different animals with the free pattern (glue or sew). Horse, chicken, pig, hippo, giraffe, narwhal, dog, chipmunk, or a goat. Which one will you make first?

Raised salt painting is an all-time favorite kids art activity that is loved by all ages from preschool on up. Glue, salt, and watercolors are all you need for this simple boredom buster, also known as salty watercolors.

Make a glow in the dark t-shirt with an image of the moon using this easy tutorial - all you need is some glowing fabric paint.

This fun and colorful rainbow and cloud craft makes cool art to display or share. Made from a recycled egg carton, it’s a perfect boredom buster to make together with your kids.

If you want a fun and creative activity to get the kids outside, you need to make this sidewalk chalk mosaic! You only need two things to make it – and it’s a blast.

Learn how to make toilet paper roll binoculars for kids! These are perfect for summer fun, and use materials you already have at home. Plus there are free printable papers if you need them.

Learn how to make colorful crystallized beach rocks with Borax and liquid watercolors! This science activity puts a spin on the classic Borax and pipe cleaner experiment and is a perfect boredom buster.

You can make the simplest bird feeders ever using cookie cutters! This is a great activity for the entire family, and allows kids to do some bird watching after they hang their feeders.

Use paint to make painted flower pots with rainbow ombre awesomeness! Both children and adults alike will love this easy craft. So fun!

Learn how to make a DIY stamp out of a wine cork with this cool tutorial! It's a perfect indoor craft for kids.

Fizzy dough is one of my favorite summer boredom busters! It feels cold to the touch so it is perfect for mimicking snow and it fizzes when it comes into contact with vinegar! Kids of all ages will love making, playing with, and “melting” this dough.

Instead of using random scraps of paper, I whipped up these super colorful and cute feline themed bookmarks out of paint chips!

Making a folded paper bracelet is a fun way to keep the kids busy and to use up old paintings. Plus, they look so pretty!

Kids will love playing with clay in this DIY pens project! They'll learn to marble, and the pens make great gifts for friends and family.

If you're looking for a unique activity this summer when kids are bored, this nature scavenger hunt is the perfect way to get them outside and moving!

There are two parts to this paper plate craft - first kids will create the flower, then they'll weave! It's super easy, and they can make an entire garden of pretty woven blooms.

Learn how to make paper chains the easiest way possible! This is a fun idea that's great for parties and holidays.

Use your favorite patterns of Duck Tape to make these easy backpack charms. Kids will love assembling these in a matter of minutes!

Pipe cleaner finger puppets are an easy, mess-free kids craft and boredom buster perfect for rainy days! Kids will enjoy making puppets and then having a show with them.

These tie dye headbands are easy to make from t-shirts! This easy craft is perfect for summer.

I love that you can make these cute necklaces using hardware store parts - washers! Kids will enjoy painting them with nail polish to make their own colorful designs.

Learn how to make chalk paint with kids. This is such a fun summer craft! Use the paint on the sidewalk; it washes away with the rain.

Learn how to take crayon nubs and broken crayons and turn them into any shape you like! The brand "new" crayons will be fun for kids to use and make crazy colors and patterns.

With oatmeal containers and a little creativity, kids can make their own bug hotels! They'll get to create their hotels first and then get outside and catch some bugs.

These DIY bracelets made with Duck Tape are SO easy! Make these braided bracelets as a fun boredom buster. Teens and tweens will love them.

I had no idea you can make puffy paint with only two ingredients! Kids are going to love making this simple paint in every color . . . then watching it puff up.

Learn how to make flower pens using a fun craft material - duct tape! SO fun and you can use any colors you like.

Do your kids love experimenting in the kitchen? Kids won't believe they are able to make their own ice cream this easily, and they'll be able to do it themselves!

This kids' outer space jewelry craft is out-of-this-world fun! This strand of planets is made with clay and it's really easy to do.

This moon sand is one of my favorite boredom busters! Using just three simple ingredients, it can be formed and molded, used to make impressions and cut out shapes and makes the best sandcastles ever.

Use liquid watercolors or food coloring to make this unique dip dyed kids wall art project. Kids will have fun and the results are stunning!

Learn how to make perler bead bookmarks using simple supplies! Kids will love this easy project with beads, popsicle sticks, and glue.

These bug cards are the perfect summer craft for kids! Make them easily with stickers, ink pads, and other simple supplies.

This cool science experiment is perfect when kids need something to do. They can make their own lava lamps in their favorite colors using simple kitchen materials.

These embroidered coasters are perfect for older kids who need something fun to make - they are themed with sweet fruit! Use cork and this easy tutorial.

These mini compositions are one of my favorite boredom busters because, not only are they mess free, they offer endless options for art exploration and kids can do variations on this for-ev-er. So many hours of play!

How adorable are these personalized pencil toppers? They’re bright and cheery, perfect for sending special messages and for party favors.

Whether it's Christmas or not, you can make initial ornaments out of salt dough any time of year! This post has the recipe using ingredients already in your kitchen. Paint them any colors you like depending on the time of year.

When I was young, my mom told us to start a lemonade stand if we got bored. I love that it's still a thing! Sammie created a printable so that kids can start with a business plan and go from there.

Are you ready for summer craft camp with the kids? Make these no sew pillows in fun shapes. These are SO easy and littles will love them!

It is so cool to take something destined for the trash and turn it into something beautiful and useful! If you've got some extra keys laying around, they are perfect for this craft. Just add paint!

Need some duct tape crafts that are perfect for any time of year? Start with this black cat container. Kids will love this simple project, and it's great for Halloween too.

Learn how to make perler bead tic tac toe using simple supplies! Kids will love this easy project with beads that results in a game to play.

This is quite possibly the EASIEST silly putty recipe ever! And you probably have all of the ingredients in your kitchen already. Kids will love making this in the color of their choice when they get bored.

Learn how to make DIY bracelets with hama beads! If your kids like perler bead crafts, they'll enjoy this project.

Science experiments are my favorite boredom busters! You’ll set off an explosion of color in a dish of milk, using just food coloring and dish soap.

Learn how to make the cutest wreath ever out of egg cartons! Kids will have a blast making flowers and then create a unique home decor piece.

Have your kids tried Shrinky Dinks? It's one of my favorite crafts from childhood! Grab a pack from the craft store or a recycled craft container and show your littles how to make the Dinks.

I think fruit stamping is the coolest, and sometimes you make make the cutest things from it as well. Next time your kids say they're bored, break out the apples (and other fruits!) and get stamping.

Tissue paper, a styrofoam ball, and a bit of glue is all you need to make a darling little globe craft. A fun craft for Earth Day or a solar system unit! Hang with a small hook and string from the ceiling for a fun way to display.

Make these cute butterflies out of coffee filters using inexpensive supplies! Kids will love to make these for spring or summer.

You will love creating these cute little fairy dolls made out of silk flowers and wooden clothespins. I love all of the ideas for dressing them up in different colors.

I don't know about your house, but we love pugs around here! Either way, paper bag puppets are one of the best boredom busters. Kids can make them and then host their own puppet show.

You'll love learning how to make this cute coffee filter snowflake craft, perfect for kids this Christmas or winter! Adults love these too.